Should documentary filmmakers pay vulnerable interview subjects?

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Jordan · Starter
Payment can influence testimony and undermine trust in the documentary.
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Skyler · Starter
Transparent compensation for time differs from paying for a particular allegation.
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Payment can influence testimony and undermine trust in the documentary.

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Transparent compensation for time differs from paying for a particular allegation.

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